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You will find that silence or very gentle words are the most exquisite revenge for insult.
You will find that silence or very gentle words are the most exquisite revenge for insult.
A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.
A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.
Never insult anyone by accident.
Never insult anyone by accident.
I've had a wonderful evening - but this wasn't it.
I've had a wonderful evening - but this wasn't it.
I am not going to spend any time whatsoever in attacking the Foreign Secretary. If we complain about the tune, read more
I am not going to spend any time whatsoever in attacking the Foreign Secretary. If we complain about the tune, there is no reason to attack the monkey when the organ grinder is present.
Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone
Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone
The way to procure insults is to submit to them: a man meets with no more respect than he exacts.
The way to procure insults is to submit to them: a man meets with no more respect than he exacts.
She looked as if she had been poured into her clothes and had forgotten to say "when."
She looked as if she had been poured into her clothes and had forgotten to say "when."
A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.
A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.
